Finance Assistant / Accounts Executive / Junior Accountant

Job Summary

We are looking for an attentive and driven Finance Assistant / Accounts Executive / Junior Accountant to join our finance team based in Germany. This full-time position involves supporting daily financial and accounting operations while maintaining precise financial records, assisting with report preparation, and ensuring adherence to company policies and accounting standards. This role is ideal for recent graduates or professionals beginning their career in finance and accounting.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily accounting and bookkeeping processes.
• Accurately and promptly handle invoices, expense claims, and payment transactions.
• Perform reconciliation of bank statements and general financial accounts.
• Maintain detailed and organized financial records and documentation.
• Contribute to preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Assist with managing accounts payable and receivable activities.
• Participate in budget creation, forecasting, and financial analysis tasks.
• Ensure compliance with applicable company policies, accounting principles, and financial regulations.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to address and resolve financial discrepancies.
• Assist with audit processes and fulfill additional finance-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a closely related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in accounting, finance, bookkeeping, or administrative roles is beneficial but not mandatory.
• Basic knowledge of accounting concepts and financial reporting standards.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Office Suite.
• Familiarity with accounting or ERP software such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or QuickBooks is an advantage.
• Strong analytical thinking, numerical aptitude, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines effectively.
• Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented approach.
• Good command of English required; knowledge of German is an added benefit but not essential.